Posted Nov 30th 2009 8:32PM by TMZ Staff
Dean Martin was considered royalty and his ex-wife wants royalties -- but according to a new lawsuit, Dean's estate is allegedly screwing her out of a huge chunk of change.
Jeanne Martin -- who Dean divorced in the early 70s -- filed papers in L.A. County Superior Court today, claiming one of the co-executors of Dean's estate -- Laura Lizer -- has been stuffing her pockets with Jeanne's money.
Jeanne claims Lizer pocketed at least $130,000 from Dean's music royalties since 2003 ... and Jeanne wants her to pay up.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Posted Nov 30th 2009 6:42PM by TMZ Staff
Shaquille O'Neal wants to teach his estranged wife Shaunie Nelson a thing or two about getting thrown out. We've learned Shaq is trying to boot Shaunie from the entire court system in California.
Shaunie filed legal papers in California earlier this month for legal separation, having moved to L.A. just days earlier.
We've learned Shaq's lawyers filed legal docs, alleging Shaunie has no right to use the California divorce courts because they are residents of Florida.
As we first reported, Shaunie stands to get more spousal support in California.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Shaq Attack, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: alimony, child support, ChildSupport, divorce, legal separation, LegalSeparation, quash, shaquille oneal, ShaquilleOneal, shaunie, shaunie nelson, ShaunieNelson
Posted Nov 25th 2009 4:00PM by TMZ Staff
Attention gold diggers! There's another successful rich dude who's officially on the market -- Interscope Records kingpin Jimmy Iovine.
TMZ has learned Iovine's marriage is officially over today. The terms are confidential, but the deal was sealed in L.A. County Superior Court -- where disso-queen Laura Wasser showed up with her two kids and an eight month belly full of unborn kid ... and looking good we might add.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: interscope records, InterscopeRecords, jimmy iovine, JimmyIovine, laura wasser, LauraWasser
Posted Nov 23rd 2009 5:55PM by TMZ Staff
Jon and Kate Gosselin may have a new player in the divorce. We've learned the lawyer who repped Jon Gosselin at the beginning of his divorce has just filed an emergency petition to intervene in the case .. and it's all over money.
Attorney Charles Meyer withdrew from the case in September, just before Mark Heller took over. Prior to his withdrawal, we're told there was an agreement with Jon that his lawyer's fees would be paid from Jon's share of the property distribution. We're told Jon owes Charles around $43,000 so Charles is asking the judge to make sure he gets paid before Jon gets his cut.
As we first reported, the divorce is coming in for a landing, and the arbitrator will decide within 30 days who gets what.
Story developing ...
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: jon and kate, jon gosselin, jon kate, jon kate gosselin, jon kate plus 8, JonAndKate, JonGosselin, JonKate, JonKateGosselin, JonKatePlus8, kate gosselin, KateGosselin
Posted Nov 22nd 2009 8:10AM by TMZ Staff
Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce is heading to a conclusion, after a contentious day Saturday at the arbitration table. We've learned even Jon isn't contesting that Kate should get primary custody and a decision on who gets what in the money department will be handed down within 30 days.
Sources tell us the two issues on the battlefield are the distribution of assets and child support. In Pennsylvania, the courts award "equitable" distribution when it comes to property, but that doesn't necessarily mean 50/50.
Sources tell us neither party asked for spousal support.
We're told Jon and Kate actually agreed to the amounts certain items were worth, but they were far apart on issues relating to how the assets should be distributed.
The arbitration was supposed to last two days -- today and Monday -- but it all got handled on Saturday.
Both Jon and Kate testified in the arbitration. The decision of the arbitration is binding on both of them.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: arbitration, child support, ChildSupport, divorce, jon and kate, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, jon kate plus 8, JonAndKate, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, JonKatePlus8, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, property
Posted Nov 19th 2009 6:47PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned James Van Der Beek just filed for divorce from his wife, Heather McComb.
They have been married for just under 6 years. They have no children.
Van Der Beek cited "irreconcilable differences."
The couple split last June.
Story developing ...
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: dawson creek, DawsonCreek, divorce, heather mccomb, HeatherMccomb, james van der beek, JamesVanDerBeek
Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:15PM by TMZ Staff
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and estranged wife Jamie spent a lovely evening with their respective lawyers at Spago restaurant in Bev Hills recently. Actually it wasn't lovely at all.
Our sources say Jamie and her mega-lawyer, Dennis Wasser (back to camera) asked Frank and his legal eagle, Marshall Grossman, to join them at Wolfgang's joint on October 8th, 3 months after the couple split. Someone we know at a table nearby took the pic.
Grossman tells TMZ it was "awkward ... a chilly evening," adding he thought it was going to be a conciliatory dinner but was more like "the last supper."
We're guessing it went something like this ...
Frank: Marshall, would you please tell the shrew to pass the salt?
Jamie: Dennis, please tell Frank he's a moron.
Frank: Marshall, tell her at least this moron owns the Dodgers.
Grossman groused that Jamie and Dennis split before the bill came, so Frank picked up the tab.
As for Wasser, he tells us he also reps Wolfgang, so he didn't have to bring a special taster for safe measure.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: dennis wasser, DennisWasser, divorce, frank mccourt, FrankMccourt, jamie mccourt, JamieMccourt, marshall grossman, MarshallGrossman, spago
Posted Nov 13th 2009 12:45AM by TMZ Staff
Eddie Cibrian's soon-to-be ex-wife claims the actor is cheating on her again -- this time with his wallet.
Brandi Cibrian claims the "CSI: Miami" star has left her essentially high and dry since he took off back in August after 8 years of marriage -- refusing to give her a dime for food and gas.
According to documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Brandi claims Eddie is raking in $60,000 a week on his show, but he's currently only paying for Brandi's "household bills."
Now, Brandi wants some serious jack so she can take care of the couple's two young children -- as well as herself. She's asking for $39,963 a month in spousal support so she can pay for things like the kids' schooling, the car, medical bills and of course -- pilates.
UPDATE: Eddie's lawyer, Neal Hersh, tell TMZ, "Nothing could be further from the truth. Eddie's responsibility as a father is his highest priority. He has been and will continue to be responsible to the children as well as Brandi. The parties are very working together to resolve the issues of custody and money."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: brandi cibrian, BrandiCibrian, cheating, csi miami, CsiMiami, divorce, eddie cibrian, EddieCibrian, leann rimes, LeannRimes, los angeles, LosAngeles, money, spousal support, SpousalSupport
Posted Nov 12th 2009 2:40PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Shaquille O'Neal and now-estranged wife Shaunie made a pilot for a reality TV show -- and while their marriage is falling apart, at least one network is still considering putting the reality show on the air.
Earlier this year, the O'Neals had been pitching out a show called "Love Shaq," based on several family-style reality shows like "Meet the Barkers," "Newlyweds" and "Til Death Do Us Part" -- but unlike those couples, the O'Neal's marriage fell apart before the show ever aired.
TMZ got in contact with A&E, who confirmed they had seen the pilot -- and told us they are still "considering" whether or not to purchase the show. FYI -- the show is obviously not in production at the moment.
But the show could be dead before A&E gets to make a decision -- as we previously reported, Shaunie's already moved out -- pulling their kids out of their Florida school and relocating to L.A.
Filed under: TV, Shaq Attack, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: AE, divorce, Love Shaq, LoveShaq, reality show, reality tv, RealityShow, RealityTv, Shaquille ONeal, ShaquilleOneal, Shaunie ONeal, ShaunieOneal
Posted Nov 11th 2009 1:15PM by TMZ Staff
The soon-to-be ex-wife of Los Angeles Dodgers head honcho Frank McCourt says she never hooked up with another man before their marriage fell apart -- but she does plan on stripping Frank one last time ... with a plan that would make her the sole owner of Frank's beloved baseball team.
In an interview with the L.A. Times, Jamie denied her husband's accusations that she was engaged in an "inappropriate relationship" with former Dodgers employee Jeff Fuller before things ended with Frank, saying, "I have never been with another man until the marriage broke up. Ever. Ever."
Jamie added, "I never even had a date until I was separated -- besides my husband."
Jamie also mentioned she had a plan to buy the Dodgers outright saying, "I don't need to be the controlling interest, I just love baseball that much and want to stay a part of it and lend my expertise any way I can."
It's unclear when and how Jamie plans on making her move.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Dirty Divorces
Tags: frank mccourt, FrankMccourt, jamie mccourt, JamieMccourt, los angeles dodgers, LosAngelesDodgers
Posted Nov 11th 2009 9:08AM by TMZ Staff
Ronnie Wood is finally getting a divorce -- from a woman to whom he barely remembered he was still married!
For more than 15 months, the Rolling Stones member has been very publicly runnin' around with a very young, very hot Russian cocktail waitress (left) -- and it seems Ronnie's wife has finally had enough.
Wood's wife, 53-year-old Jo Wood (right), has reportedly filed divorce papers in London and according to British tabloid, The Sun, it's all over Ronnie's "adultery."
Filed under: Dirty Divorces
Tags: cocktail waitress, CocktailWaitress, divorce, rolling stones, RollingStones, ronnie wood, RonnieWood
Posted Nov 10th 2009 12:40PM by TMZ Staff
Shaquille O'Neal's wife Shaunie has abruptly flown to Los Angeles and filed a petition for legal separation in Los Angeles County Superior Court ... and Shaq's people think it's all about money.
TMZ has learned Shaunie filed legal papers yesterday in L.A., even though the couple lives in Florida. The petition says although Shaunie is filing for legal separation, she intends to file for divorce. She lists "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for separation.
We're told Shaunie pulled her kids out of school in Florida several days ago and they are with her now in L.A.
Why, you ask, would Shaunie cross the country to file in L.A.? Well, a spouse generally does a lot better in the spousal support department here in California. Shaunie is asking for both spousal and child support -- though she did not specify an amount for either.
Shaunie claims in her papers to be a resident of L.A. since November 8, 2009 -- 2 days ago.
The date of separation is listed as 11-9-09. The couple has 4 minor children. Shaunie wants legal and physical custody of all the kids.
They have been married for 6 years, 11 months.
Stay tuned ...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Shaq Attack, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: basketball, divorce, legal separation, LegalSeparation, nba, sepation, shaquille oneal, ShaquilleOneal, shauni
Posted Nov 5th 2009 1:15PM by TMZ Staff
Frank McCourt won't have to see his wife around the office -- at least for now. A judge just shut down Jamie McCourt's bid to be reinstated as CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
And, in a scene straight out of "War of the Roses," the judge ruled Jamie gets exclusive rights to the family swimming pool in Holmby Hills between 6 AM and 2 PM.
The judge also ruled Jamie gets exclusive use for now of the couple's Malibu home, each gets 2 trips to their various homes to remove their valuables and neither one can remove the other's name from their credit cards.
Frank fired Jamie last month after the bitter split in a marriage that lasted nearly 30 years.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Dirty Divorces
Tags: frank mccourt, FrankMccourt, jamie mccourt, JamieMccourt, los angeles dodgers, LosAngelesDodgers, McCourt
